Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 218, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 September 1914 — Rensselaer Truly a Fine City in Which to Live [ARTICLE]

Rensselaer Truly a Fine City in Which to Live

Lafayette Journal. Charles G. Sauers, who judged the yards in the beautification contest conducted by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce this year, performed a similar duty yesterday morning at Rensselaer. He reported that there are not more than a half dozen run-down lawns in the town and it is truly a beautiful place to live. This is the second year of the work there and it has proven a great success. The citizens show a great interest in the work and the contest was close and spirited. There are two classes of contestants, the owners and renters of property and the prizes aggregating thirty-four dollars were awarded in each section. ,J. H. Holden is the prime mover in the beautification work at Rensselaer and secured the prize money by subscription.